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How to get fromStudio City to Malibuby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Studio City to Malibu by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, line 134 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    2h 41m
    $7–8

  2. Line 761 bus, line 1 bus, line 134 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    2h 54m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 28.7 mi

    1. Drive from Studio City to Malibucar car 28.7 mi
    34 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Studio City to Malibutaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    34 min
    $95–120

  5. Line 218 bus, line 4 bus, line 134 bus

    1. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrosebus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Santa Monica / San Vicente to 5th / Coloradobus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus 134
    3h 10m
    $5–6

Studio City to Malibu by bus, subway, and tram

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Malibu, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside / Laurel Canyon to Civic Center / Stuart Ranch via Sepulveda / Ventura, Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns, 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, and 5th / Colorado in around 2h 54m.

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